Open a 529 college savings account from a provider other than ScholarShare (not available for ScholarShare account holders).

529 account statement. (Note: You must be 18 to open an account. If under 18, ask a parent or guardian to open an account for you.)

Participate in a non-STEAM after-school enrichment program.

Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of participation.

Participate in a STEAM-focused after-school enrichment program.

Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of participation.

Attend an in-person CPR Class and earn your CPR Certification. Upcoming CPR classes from the American Red Cross can be found here. You may complete the class through any other qualified organization.

Upload your CPR certificate.

Submit evidence of completion of the CSS Profile from the College Board.

Email confirming completion of the CSS profile.

Complete a Career Technical Education course at River City High School. View eligible courses.

Transcript or report card.

Register your CalKids account.

Account statement.

Write an essay about the benefits of attending college.

Follow the College Essay Guidelines and upload the PDF on the activity claim form.

Research five colleges or vocational programs of interest to you.

Follow the College Research Guidelines and upload a PDF on the activity claim form.

Attend a public event focused on learning, building community or solving a problem.

Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of participation.

Participate in a peer mediation or other conflict resolution training, or volunteer as a peer mediator at school.

Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of participation.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify for financial aid for college or postsecondary training.

FAFSA confirmation email.

Participate with your family in health or nutrition-related activities such as cooking a healthy meal together, going on a hike, playing sports, bike riding, etc.

Photo of you and family member(s) engaging in the activity.

Earn all A's and B's in one school year or show improvement in GPA from the first to second semester.

Report card.

Complete a Home Run summer internship.

Submit claim through activity claim form. Internship information can be found here.

Refer a friend or family member to enroll in a West Sacramento Home Run program.

Friend or family member provides your name when creating their profile with the Home Run Savings Tracker.

Conduct an informational interview with a professional or business owner in a field in which you are considering a career.

Follow the Informational Interview Guidelines and upload responses as a PDF on the activity claim form.

Complete an approved non-Home Run internship with a local employer.

Contact the Home Run team to determine whether the internship is acceptable.

Join a club or extracurricular activity at your school and participate for a full school year.

Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of participation.

Participate in a sports team or league for at least four weeks.

Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of participation.

Get an adult professional or business owner (not related to you) to write a letter of recommendation for jobs or college.

Copy or photo of the letter of recommendation.

Send an email or letter to a public official or body about an issue that is important to you. (The official or body must have authority to do something about the issue.)

Photo or copy of the email or letter.

Obtain a public library card.

Photo of your library card.

Link your ScholarShare 529 account to your Ready, Set, Save! account.

Notify the Home Run team by submitting a claim through our activity claim form under "Linked ScholarShare Account"

Add an approved professional contact to your LinkedIn profile.

Submit contact's name and a link to your profile.

Create a complete LinkedIn profile.

Submit a link to your profile.

Visit a medical doctor or dentist.

Visit summary or photo of yourself in the doctor's or dentist's office.

Obtain and keep an approved part-time or summer job for at least eight weeks.

Pay stubs or a letter or email from your employer confirming your employment for at least 8 weeks.

Attend school for one academic year with zero or very few unexcused absences.

School attendance record.

Submit evidence of application for admission to any accredited postsecondary education or training program.

Email or letter confirming receipt of your application.

Complete a list of 5 professional references.

References list.

Speak during the public comment period at a public hearing or meeting (e.g., city council, school board, etc.).

Photo of your written comment slip, video recording of your comment, or copy of meeting minutes with your comment highlighted.

Make a formal presentation to a government body of which you are not a member, and which is composed primarily of adults, on an issue of importance to you.

Video recording of your presentation (upload or provide a link).

Read a book from the library or your home, and submit a response.

Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo of participant with the book.

Create a resume.

Follow the Resume Guide and upload a PDF on the activity claim form

Set up automatic deposits in your child's linked ScholarShare 529 account, and you’ll receive a match of up to $10 per month in their Ready, Set, Save account. You can receive matching funds until you reach a total of $180.

Set up automatic deposits in your child's ScholarShare account and be sure to link it to their Ready, Set, Save account. The match will be deposited automatically.

Open a ScholarShare 529 college savings account.

ScholarShare account statement. (Note: You must be 18 to open an account. If under 18, ask a parent or guardian to open an account for you.)

Special incentives are offered occasionally, for a limited time. Watch Home Run social media for details. Restrictions may apply.

Required documentation may vary and will be described with the Special Incentive announcement.

Participate in a non-STEAM summer enrichment program that is at least two weeks long.

Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of participation.

Participate in a summer enrichment program with a focus on science, technology, engineering, the arts or math (STEAM) that is at least two weeks long.

Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of participation.

Volunteer for an approved nonprofit organization.

Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo of participant volunteering.

Register or pre-register to vote in Yolo County.

Copy of your completed voter registration card or screen shot of your voter registration confirmation. (You must be 18 to register to vote, but you may pre-register at 16.)

Participate in an approved in-person or virtual workplace tour.

Answer the questions on the activity claim form.

Attend a college or school workshop to get information and resources

Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of attendance.